HOW TO REACH US:
We are based in Kannur District in the northern part of Kerala,the place, which is blessed with cynic beauty of nature and also well known for its rich cultural diversity and rich folklore. Kannur is otherwise known as the city of “ Looms and Lore’s “ which points the importance of the big handloom industry existing in Kannur.
POPULATION:
Kannur has a population of approximately 3,00,000/- as per the last senses.
AREA:
2997 Sq Kms
ALTITUDE:
Sea Level
TRAIN STATION:
Kannur is a major railhead of southern railway, All trains including Rajdhani Express stops here. Station code for Kannur is – “ CAN ” Check railway website for more information / reservation. www.indianrail.gov.in
AIR PORT:
There are 2 International Airports close to Kannur, 130 kms south is the Calicut (Kozhikode) International Airport, which is the closest one. Many airline companies operate flights to Calicut from US and Europe via Dubai. Airport code for Calicut is – CCJ
Check the websites – www.emirates.com www.qatarairways.com
Next nearest airport to our place is Mangalore International Airport, which is 170 Kms north. The airport code is – IXE
We have pick up arrangements from both these airports on request.
ROAD WAYS:
An excellent road transport system connects Kannur with all major South Indian cities.
PLACES TO VISIT:
PAYYAMBALAM BEACH:
This long and clean beach of Kannur town is only 4 Km from our center. This long anc clean beach about 5 Kms stretch is famous for its flat laterite cliff that jut in to the sea. The well laid gardens and the massive landscaped sculpture of Mother and child makes it extremely captive
St: ANGELLO FORT:
This seafront laterite fort was constructed in 1505 AD by the first Portuguese victory, Don Francisco De Almeda, with the consent from the ruling king. After changing hands from Portuguese to the Dutch and then to the English the fort became one of the important military canters of British in Malabar. The fort, which is under the archeological survey of India, offers a fascinating view of Mappilla bay fishing harbour
MUZHAPPILANGAD BEACH (Drive – in – Beach)
Black rocks protect this long clean beach from the currents of the deep, making its shallow waters a swimmers paradise. Perhaps this is Keralas’ only drive in beach where you can drive the entire length of 4 Kms
VALIYAPARAMBA BACK WATERS:
MEENKUNNU BEACH:
This beautiful un-crowded beach is a tourist’s paradise with golden sand and surf
PARASSINI TEMPLE:
This place is famous for Sree Muthappan Temple, which stands on the banks of Valapattanam River. This temple is famous for the Muthappan Theyyam performed every morning and evening. Houseboat cruise is also available in the river just in front of the temple
ARALAM WILD LIFE SANCTURY:
WAYANADU NATIONAL PARK
MALAYALA KALA GRAM:
This renowned center for art and culture at New Mahi conducts courses in painting, sculpture, music, dance and pottery
